My client, a world leader in the defence sector, requires a Test Systems Design Engineer to join their Test Systems Team, providing a full range of test solutions, such as overall missile test and board test, as well as simulators and field support equipment.

They are looking for previous experience in Test Systems Design, ideally within the defence sector,

This is an opportunity to gain visibility across a cutting-edge company, as well as experience of complex equipment, developing your team leadership skills and gaining access to development programmes and a competitive benefits package.

More details below. If you are interested, please apply at the bottom of the page.

The Test Systems Design Engineer will undertake design activities on leading edge Test Systems products from conception through to customer support. Task planning and cost estimating are also elements of the role, but the main focus will be the delivery of the required technical solution.

To be suitable for this role your experience will include:

Significant and proven experience in similar Test Systems Design or Test Equipment Design roles, preferably in the defence industry.Substantial demonstrable experience of designing manual, semi-automated and fully computerised ATE [Automatic Test Equipment] using COTS and / or custom special to type based equipment.A broad technical knowledge of Test System architecture definitions, embracing Electronic, Mechanical and Software disciplines.A good understanding of the design processes and best practices necessary to support the design and development lifecycle.The capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation.Familiarity and, preferably, the application of the software languages and tools used in automated test solutions (i.e. National Instruments CVI / LabView / Test Stand, MS Visual C++, C etc.)A pro-active approach, motivation, ability and tenacity to deliver a quality product on time and to cost

With access to some of the most sophisticated technology in the defence sector this is an exciting and rewarding employer.

Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

This role is a PERMANENT position

Electus Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.